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Proyecto Asis

1,535 Reviews

#1 of 33 things to do in La Fortuna de San Carlos

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Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna de San Carlos 4400, Costa Rica

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“feed the animals”(205 reviews)

“animal lovers”(61 reviews)

“volunteer experience”(48 reviews)

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Previous Reservation is required. Proyecto Asis is a Wildlife Shelter and Environmental Education Center located very close to La Fortuna. Wild animals which have been found wounded, forsaken or are rescued from the black market by the local forest...more

Suggested duration: 2-3 hours

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Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna de San Carlos 4400, Costa Rica

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+506 2475 9121

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939nathan

Chicago, Illinois

Reviewed yesterday via mobile

4 hours and sliced banannas

We loved supporting a good cause and learning about Costa Rica and animals during our vacation. Feeding the monkeys was also great. We chose the volunteer package to prep food and feed animals. We were there for 4 hours. The guides are exceptional and passionate,...More

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Tiffany G

Canada

101

Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile

Amazing experience which we HIGHLY recommend

Our tour was guided by Carlos who was clearly motivated and enthusiastic about caring about the animals rescued and brought to this site. The entire experience was educational, fun and a way for us to spread the word to keep animals in their natural habitat....More

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BrandieLD

Reviewed 3 days ago

Wow what an experience

Fantastic guides - this in Santa Clara area about 2o minutes out of Fortuna was brilliant - it was educational in the very best way

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BusinessGirlOnTheGo

Minneapolis

5930

Reviewed 5 days ago

Great hike through several microclimates

Hiked with a group of 6. The trail is good with the exception of the steep climb to view the top of the volcano and lava flow, which was well worth it. Very enjoyable hike for active people. Do bring water. It is hot!

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gabyhebert

Reviewed 1 week ago

Amazing! Must see.

Amazing place! This is a must see in my opinion, very informative tour and a great way to see wildlife in a way that is not promoting animal trafficking. The family who runs Asis has since 1994 and is doing amazing work protecting animals. They...More

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Hi gabyhebert, We want to thank you for attending our tour that helps us to continue on this important mission. We are pleased that you enjoyed the time spent here. We hope you can visit us again to see what's going on here.

ILoveLnL

149

Reviewed 1 week ago

Incredible

Saw a baby jaguar and fed monkeys and toucans. Amazing. So impressed with the care the animals are given.

Thank ILoveLnL

Hi ILoveLnL, Thanks so much for your review and visit. We are glad to know you enjoyed and saw the value of what we do.

Dorothee H

Plano, Texas

254

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Learned a lot!

The people from Proyecto Asis really care a lot about Costa Rican wild life and have a huge heart. They rescue animals which were mis treated as pets or found orphans and try to rehabilitate them and care for them. Their refuge was a great...More

Thank Dorothee H

Hi Dorothee H, We want to thank you for attending our tour that helps us to continue on this important mission. We are pleased that you enjoyed the time spent here. We hope you can visit us again to see what's going on here.

Edie B

El Cerrito, California

12647

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Our favorite thing in Costa Rica

We highly recommend doing the volunteer and tour. We had Carlos as our guide, and he did an excellent job educating us and entertaining us. Getting to prepare the food, and then feed the animals was a special treat that we will always remember. Some...More

Thank Edie B

Hi Edie B, Thanks so much for sharing your experience and viewpoint. We feel thrilled to know this was a really wonderful for you to be here.

ramontravelst

Los Angeles, California

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Good tour

Beautiful animals and nature, this is a perfect place to visit on many occasions, learning and with exceptional service

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Hi Daydream09846833923, Thanks so much for your visit. We are glad you had a nice experience.

Sean W

Reviewed 26 October 2018

Excellent place to visit and see more than just monkeys!

My wife and I visited September 2018 and had a great time feeding monkeys and touring the their park. They are very eco conscious and do quite a bit of wild life education there. You won't be handling the monkeys or other wild life as...More

Thank Sean W

Hi Sean W, Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. It is great to see how people totally understand what we do and why.

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rodneyd844

food available here

19 March 2018|

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We are just opening a restaurant, so probably when you come it will be open. We open today!

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108rheaw

Hello! I am having trouble getting on touch with Viator about this trip and another one that has been booked! Have tried email and a text asking them to whatsapp as I have a British phone and cannot afford to call tried downloading their app but no way to contact them on there!!! has anyone had the same issues and knows the best way to contact?? thought would be good company as in connection with Trip advisor!! need to contact them asap around dates and locations! Thank you

25 February 2018|

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You can contact us directly through our website. However, in this particular case we would need you to book through them as you intentionally tried this way. We can help you with information about availability.

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DebO76

Are you open for tours on New Years Day?

5 February 2018|

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Hi DebO76, Thanks for your interest. We are open from Monday to Saturday. It does not matter if such dates might be a holiday. Therefore, january 1st, 2019 is going to be open.

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